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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 994.50 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 994.50 and 297.72 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 994.50 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/994.50 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 994.50 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 296,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,082.54/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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